Orkney Isles hotels

Welcome to our page of hotel accommodation, information,
attractions and places of interest on the Orkney Isles. We hope
you enjoy your stay and find your ideal accommodation from our
list of hotels on the Orkney Isles.

Orkney is a group of islands situated
a few miles off the north-east tip of mainland Scotland. The
main attraction for visitors to Orkney is its ancient history,
the islands have many sites of archaeological interest, prehistoric
villages, ancient tombs, ruined palaces, standing stones and
a wonderful old cathedral. Bird watching and fishing are popular
activities, as is diving around the wrecks. As well as being
rich in archaeological wonders, were used by the British Navy
during both World Wars. There is access to the islands by plane
and ferry.

With great views of Scapa Flow and the southern
Orkney Islands, this charming inn offers generous and tasty fresh
home-cooked food and clean, comfortable accommodation at attractive
rates.

Visitor attractions and information - Orkney
Isles

ST MAGNUS CATHEDRAL, Kirkwall, is one of Orkney's
most magnificent landmarks - towering above the Kirkwall landscape
with its distinctive red sandstone hues. Visitors can explore
the upper areas of the Cathedral and the tower on guided tours,
negotiating of some very tight and confined spiral stone staircases
and giving stunning views, both within the Cathedral itself and
of much of Orkney from the tower. In the centre of Mainland, Orkney Isles.

Stromness
Museum, 54 Alfred Street, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3DF. Tel: 01856
850 025. Maritime History - Shipping, fishing, whaling, the Hudson's
Bay Company and the German Fleet in Scapa Flow. Stromness is on the west coast of
mainland Orkney Isles.

The Old Man of Hoy is a sandstone rock stack
rising close to the sea about 450 feet high, and is considered
to challenge the most experienced climbers. The first successful
ascent was televised in 1966 and featured Sir Chris Bonington.
As the Old Man of Hoy is susceptible to erosion and takes an
annual battering from the winter elements, nobody knows how much
longer it will stand before being claimed by the sea. Hoy is an island in the west of the
Orkney Isles.